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NORMAL or DANGEROUS Type Your Blood sugar Level: mg/dl

Blood Sugar higher than before on Insulin

QUESTION: Hello, My mother's doctor recently put her on insulin. Before the insulin her blood sugar was 7.8 now it is up to over 9. It has never been

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At wits end-fasting blood sugar 100 - 400

QUESTION: Hello, I have been eating a low carb/no crab diet and my morning fasting levels seems to be going higher and higher. I currently take 850

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Does kidney failure cause hallucinations, forgetfulness?

QUESTION: Hello, I want to ask if kidney failure can cause hallucinations, forgetfulness? If so, why? Thank you. ANSWER: Hello, Kidney failure

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Fasting sugar 130, post lunch 160, on medicines. Is it normal?

QUESTION: Hello, My fasting sugar is 130 mgdl, post lunch 160 mgdl, I am taking medicine 2 times daily. Is my sugar normal now? ANSWER: Hello Srvd,

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Fluctuating blood sugar levels 198 to 130

QUESTION: Hello, I was diagnosed with T2D a year ago. I am female, 52yo, 5'2, weigh 200lbs and am post-menopausal. I have NAFLD and recently had an

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Very high Blood Sugar Level 250-400 mg/dl

Blood sugar level 250-400 mg/dl is considered as mild to moderate diabetes. It seeks immediate treatment due to the high risk of developing both, long-term and short-term complication.

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blood sugar always around 90-120

QUESTION: Hello Dr. My blood sugar is constantly around 95-120 ALL THE TIME. From what I know I am not diabetic and my fasting glucose level last year

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Is FBS 107.4 mg/dL and PPBS 126.0 mg/dL to be worried?

QUESTION: The other day I have got tested my sugar level which is 107.4 mg/dL (FBS) and 126.0 mg/dL (PPBS). Are these readings are normal or abnormal?

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Normal level at bedtime (91), up 35 points in morning (145).

QUESTION: Why is my Blood sugar 91 when I go to bed at night and 145 when I get up in morning? Nothing to eat or drink during night. ANSWER: Hi Frances,

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Berberine and Type 2 Diabetes

QUESTION: Hello, My name is Yeffim, I'm 64 years old and I have Type 2 Diabetes (Fasting levels 120-135 , HbA1C 6.5), I'm trying to keep it balanced with

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Defrozen Okra for Diabetics - Does it Work?

QUESTION: I am researching natural ways to treat diabetes. I have JUST be diagnosed and heard about the Okra water approach. I have searched high and

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What glycemic index Fruits to eat despite being diabetic?

QUESTION: I love fruits but I don't know which fruits are beneficial and which are harmful to a diabetic. ANSWER: Hello Usha, I read your message and

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Does high blood sugar cause leg cramps?

Hi dear readers, Today, I wanted to share with you the concern of Debbie regarding her leg cramps as following: QUESTION: Hi, I have been having

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When does a Prediabetic with A1C result of 5.6 check blood sugar?

Does a prediabetic with a1c test of 5.6 check blood sugar after each meal?

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Choosing the right Fruits for Diabetics

Although fruits are considered an important and healthy part of diabetic eating; however, you should keep an eye on the form and portion size affect your blood sugar.

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